In the Where's Wally books readers have to find a character called Wally hidden among crowd scenes.

In Where's Bin Laden, readers have to find the suspected terrorist organiser of the 9/11 attacks.

The 70-year-old man, who lives in Binley, said: "I don't think a reputable book store like Borders should have the book on display.

"I think it's in extremely bad taste, even bearing in mind freedom of speech, it's not a responsible attitude for a publishing company.

"The book should not be there because it's a very touchy subject at the moment."

Rob Halligan, whose father was killed in the 9/11 attacks, is saddened by the book but thinks there are more important things for people to focus their attention on.

The 36-year-old father-of-two, of Glenn Road, Holbrooks: "It is distasteful, but no more than other things that go on.

"With things like 9/11 there are are always going to be people that get on board and make money out of it.

"Rather than making me angry, it just makes me sad.

"I can understand why people get angry but people get distracted from what the real issues are."

A synopsis of the book on Borders' website reads: "Since the CIA, Interpol, the National Security Agency and the Defence Intelligence Agency have spent zillions of dollars and still haven't had any luck so far, we thought we'd give YOU the chance to find the world's Number One Most Wanted Man."

A spokesman for Borders said: "Borders believes in the basic right of our customers to choose what they want to read, listen to and buy.

#Our customers are intelligent, curious people who enjoy exploring all types of books and music.

"Naturally, some of the thousands of books and music selections we carry and events we hold could be considered controversial or objectionable depending on individual political views, tastes and interests.

"However, Borders stands by its commitment to let customers make the choice."